Mental Health Access and Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2017 [HB-1982]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Mental Health ]
[Crime ]
[Funding ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Mental Health Access and Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2017 This bill authorizes FY2018 appropriations for the Department of Justice, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Social Security Administration to: (1) increase access to mental health care treatment and services, and (2) promote reporting of mental health information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
HB-1982: Mental Health Access and Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Al Green
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 05/01/2017
HJR-95: Expressing support for designation of September 2017 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 04/06/2017
You have voted HJR-95: Expressing support for designation of September 2017 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States..
Justice for Children Now Act of 2017 [HB-1985]
[Immigration ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Justice for Children Now Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to appoint 70 immigration judges in addition to those serving as of the date of enactment of this bill.
HB-1985: Justice for Children Now Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 05/01/2017
Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2017 [HB-2049]
[Healthcare ]
[Science ]
[Energy ]
[Mining ]
[Public Health ]
[Veterans ]
[Environmental ]
[Grants ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2017 This bill amends the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to extend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Trust Fund until 19 years after this bill's enactment. The trust fund compensates individuals who contract cancer or other diseases as a result of their exposure to radiation during nuclear testing undertaken by the United States during the Cold War. The bill revises the requirements of that Act, including by: increasing the amount of compensation that an individual may receive; expanding the
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HB-2049: Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 05/01/2017
Equitable Student Aid Access Act [HB-2015]
[Education ]
[Student Loans ]
Equitable Student Aid Access Act This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to revise requirements governing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The bill increases the adjusted gross income threshold used to determine whether a student qualifies for an automatic zero expected family contribution (EFC) in the calculation of the student's financial need. A dependent student is eligible for an automatic zero EFC if the student's parents have adjusted gross income up to $30,000. An independent student with non-spouse dependents
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HB-2015: Equitable Student Aid Access Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 04/06/2017
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. [HCR-50]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Telecommunications ]
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Recognizes the importance and contributions of the nation's public safety communications professionals.
HCR-50: Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 04/07/2017
David Ray Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2017 David's Law [HB-1983]
[Crime ]
[Human Rights ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Disabilities ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Children and Youth ]
David Ray Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2017 David's Law This bill makes it unlawful to willfully cause bodily injury to any person or, through the use of fire, a firearm, or an explosive device, attempting to cause such injury, whether or not acting under color of law, because of: (1) the actual or perceived race, color, religion, or national origin of that person; or (2) the actual or perceived religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability of that person where the offense is in or affects interstate or foreign commerce. The U.S. Sentencing
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HB-1983: David Ray Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2017 David's Law
Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 05/01/2017
Transportation Security Administration Ombudsman Act of 2017 [HB-1986]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Transportation Security Administration Ombudsman Act of 2017 This bill establishes in the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the Department of Homeland Security an Office of the Ombudsman to assist TSA employees who have complaints about TSA, including publicizing a toll-free telephone number to report such complaints. The Ombudsman must ensure that each TSA region has a regional ombudsman.
HB-1986: Transportation Security Administration Ombudsman Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Transportation And Protective Security. on 04/19/2017
Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. [HR-269]
[Crime ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Human Rights ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Children and Youth ]
Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Recognizes that National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month provides an opportunity for sexual violence education and sexual assault prevention, treatment, and prosecution. Calls for: (1) acknowledging survivors and commending volunteers and professionals who assist them; (2) recognizing and applauding national and community organizations
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HR-269: Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 04/21/2017